Honda XL 650V Transalp (2004-05) vs Kawasaki KLE 650 Versys (2015) vs Yamaha FZ-8 (2010) vs SYM Symply 50 (2014) vs Suzuki SV 650S (2005-06) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2016) vs Suzuki Boulevard C50 (2005-06)
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| Make: | Honda | Kawasaki | Yamaha | SYM | Suzuki | Harley-Davidson | Suzuki |
| Model: | XL 650V Transalp | KLE 650 Versys | FZ-8 | Symply 50 | SV 650S | Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic | Boulevard C50 |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 2015 | 2010 | 2014 | 2005-06 | 2016 | 2005-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52° V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, forward-inclined transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, Twin Cam 103™ Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters: two valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin |
| Capacity: | 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 650 cc / 39.6 cu-in | 779 cc / 48.6 cu-in | 49.5 cc / 3.0 cub in. | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 1690 cc / 103.1 cub in. | 805cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air/water cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2x 34 mm slanted flat-slide CV-type | Fuel injection: ø38 mm | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic | Fuel Injection | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Mikuni BDSR34 |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized with electronic advance | Digital CBI | Transistorized coil ignition | CDI | Digital transistorised | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric & kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | CVT | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Belt | Chain, #525 O-ring | Belt | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm leading-axle telescopic fork | 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with stepless (right-side) adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload. | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork | Telescopic 41 mm, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload | 41.3 mm telescopic, triple-circuit damping, | Telescopic forks, coil spring oil damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link with adjustable compression damping | Offset laydown single-shock with 13-way adjustable rebound damping and 7-way adjustable preload. | Swingarm link suspension. | Swing arm, mono shock | KYB single shock, adjustable spring preload | Air-adjustable | Link-type single shock, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 256 mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | Single 267mm disc | Hydraulic disc, 190 mm | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 300mm disc, 4 piston caliper | Single 300 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper | 2x 310mm disc | Drum, 110 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 229mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 180 mm |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90-21 | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-12 tubeless | 120/60 ZR17 | MT90B16 72H | 130/90-16M/C 67H |
| Rear Tyre: | 120/90-17 | 160/60ZR17M | 180/55 ZR17 | 130/70-12 tubeless | 160/60 ZR17 | 2x P205/65R15 | 170/80-15M/C 77H |
| Dimensions: | Length 2260 mm / 89 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in Height 1315 mm / 51.8 in | Length 2165 mm / 85.2 in. Width 840 mm / 33.1 in. Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in | Height 1064 mm / 41.9 in Length 2141 mm / 84.3 in Width 770 mm / 30.3 in | Length: 1905 mm / 74.9 in. Width: 690 mm / 227.2 in. Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in. | Length 2130 mm / 83.9 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1175 mm / 46.3 in | Length 2670 mm / 105.1 in | Length: 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width: 985 mm / 38.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1505 mm / 59.3 in | 1415 mm / 55.7 in | 1461 mm / 57.5 in | 1310 mm / 51.6 in. | 1 430 mm / 56.3 in | 1670 mm / 65.8 in. | 1655 mm / 65.2 in |